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3) We must reevaluate our notion of ment of the community seems to anticipation of a Hillary Clinton victo-
ambition. For the very observant world, aggrandize the notion of how dignified ry. The purpose of the article was to
ambition is hard to reconcile with the it is to be poor (further emphasized by make the claim that the Democrats
concepts of emuna and bitachon, faith propaganda stories of a Europe that win elections by buying off voters
and trust in Hashem. If we believe that never existed) and is also filled with through welfare. Unfortunately for the
Hashem determines our parnassa for resentment of those who have been party and the candidate, it didn’t work
the year on Rosh Hashana, how much granted more. out this time. The points Mr.
should we take into our own hands Yudkowsky raises are excellent and
(histadlus), and how much should we So what would I want as an out- should be addressed in the larger con-
rely on Hashem to provide? come of my letter? I would add to Mr. text of frum finance and the current
Pollock’s article that we are blessed day school tuition system.
One thing that ambition is not is and fortunate to live in a society with
“kochi ve’otzem yadi,” the idea that “I an incredible and generous safety net. ELI POLLOCK
(alone) built that.” Rather, ambition Still, we must take responsibility to
means doing the right things to estab- grow our value to others throughout TO THE EDITOR
lish our financial future, including our working lives, as employers, After reading Eli Pollock’s article,
preparing for a well paying career, employees, customers, and clients in
doing a good job at work, and leverag- such a way that we are able to earn our “Fair Share and Welfare,” I am just
ing the job for increased earnings. This own way – not simply turn to others to saddened that your fine publication
is in contrast to simply getting a low augment our basic needs. And we would even publish such a one-sided
level (and unsatisfying) job with the must teach our children – both as par- piece of political propaganda dis-
expectation of relying on welfare and ents and mechanchim – that this is a paraging hard-working people trying
community resources on an ongoing responsibility we have to our families to earn a living doing menial labor,
basis. and communities. work that is probably beneath Mr.
Pollock’s dignity. What has happened
4) The equating of emuna in Thanks for listening, to simple Torah values? The Torah
Hashem with the determination to CHAIM YUDKOWSKY reminds us repeatedly to assist and
become and stay certifiably poor has aid the widow, the orphan, and the
become popular despite its not being a Eli Pollock replies: For the record, my stranger. We are exhorted to be
genuine Jewish concept. A large seg- article was written on November 7 in
(continued on page 134)
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ambition. For the very observant world, aggrandize the notion of how dignified ry. The purpose of the article was to
ambition is hard to reconcile with the it is to be poor (further emphasized by make the claim that the Democrats
concepts of emuna and bitachon, faith propaganda stories of a Europe that win elections by buying off voters
and trust in Hashem. If we believe that never existed) and is also filled with through welfare. Unfortunately for the
Hashem determines our parnassa for resentment of those who have been party and the candidate, it didn’t work
the year on Rosh Hashana, how much granted more. out this time. The points Mr.
should we take into our own hands Yudkowsky raises are excellent and
(histadlus), and how much should we So what would I want as an out- should be addressed in the larger con-
rely on Hashem to provide? come of my letter? I would add to Mr. text of frum finance and the current
Pollock’s article that we are blessed day school tuition system.
One thing that ambition is not is and fortunate to live in a society with
“kochi ve’otzem yadi,” the idea that “I an incredible and generous safety net. ELI POLLOCK
(alone) built that.” Rather, ambition Still, we must take responsibility to
means doing the right things to estab- grow our value to others throughout TO THE EDITOR
lish our financial future, including our working lives, as employers, After reading Eli Pollock’s article,
preparing for a well paying career, employees, customers, and clients in
doing a good job at work, and leverag- such a way that we are able to earn our “Fair Share and Welfare,” I am just
ing the job for increased earnings. This own way – not simply turn to others to saddened that your fine publication
is in contrast to simply getting a low augment our basic needs. And we would even publish such a one-sided
level (and unsatisfying) job with the must teach our children – both as par- piece of political propaganda dis-
expectation of relying on welfare and ents and mechanchim – that this is a paraging hard-working people trying
community resources on an ongoing responsibility we have to our families to earn a living doing menial labor,
basis. and communities. work that is probably beneath Mr.
Pollock’s dignity. What has happened
4) The equating of emuna in Thanks for listening, to simple Torah values? The Torah
Hashem with the determination to CHAIM YUDKOWSKY reminds us repeatedly to assist and
become and stay certifiably poor has aid the widow, the orphan, and the
become popular despite its not being a Eli Pollock replies: For the record, my stranger. We are exhorted to be
genuine Jewish concept. A large seg- article was written on November 7 in
(continued on page 134)
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now open for reservations! 300 S. Ann St. 410.558.1958
Enjoy a newly remodeled luxury suite with Private Parties
two bedrooms, kitchenette, cable and many Available
amenities Van Gough Cafe is now open Saturday
Nights one hour after sundown
Introductory price is only $89.00 per night.
Many events will be planned including movie ©WWW
This includes $20.00 to spend in the night, free bingo, trivia night. Just call ahead
coffee shop.
to see which event we will have.
Its a great get
away without Hours:
traveling far. Monday-Thursday 7am to 5pm , Friday 7am to 4pm, Sunday 8am - 6pm.
Just a short walk
to the harbor. Open Saturday nights one after after sundown
Rabbinical supervision under Rabbi Y. Zvi Weiss.
GET
10% OFF
YOUR ENTIRE ORDER
LIMIT ONE PER GROUP MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH
ANY OTHER OFFER SIT IN ONLY. EXPIRES JANUARY 10, 2017
Check out our full lunch and dinner menus at www.vangoughcafe.com
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